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Outdoor Dream Foundation Hunt In Tattnall County

On Nov. 8-9 , Blake Jeffers of the Guide to Georgia Outdoors YouTube channel hosted the fourth annual Outdoor Dream Foundation hunt on his family farm in Tattnall County. Originally slated for the weekend of Oct. 8, the event was rescheduled due to the recent destruction of Hurricane Helene. “It’s been a mess down here,…

Worth County Buck Turns The Tide On Family Farm

By Will Worn So, this hunting story is about redemption at the family farm in Worth County. Our farm as been in our family for well over 100 years, but during that time has seen many tragedies. My mother was brought home from the hospital and raised on the farm. During her time there, she…

Coyote Worm Infestation Like Scene From Sci-Fi Movie

Bob Chestnutt, of Ludowici, was deer hunting in Long County when a coyote that he shot turned into a moment where he thought he was in the middle of a sci-fi movie. “I shot this coyote on Oct. 29 while deer hunting in Long County,” said Bob. “When I walked up to him, I saw…

Georgia 2024-25 Duck Season Opens November 23

Waterfowl hunters can head to their favorite hunting ground for the Georgia duck hunting season when it opens on Sat., Nov. 23, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Youth, active military and veterans should take note of an early hunt opportunity Nov. 16-17. “New this year, thanks to the…

Big Buck Down Only The Beginning For 12-Year-Old Hunter

A 12-year-old made a 130-yard shot to take a big Morgan County 9-point buck, and who knows, he might have a chance to make some more shots that could earn some great prizes — even a brand new pickup truck. Because his family has a GON subscription, the Social Circle youth is eligible for both…

Fishing

Meet The Lake Oconee Striper Club

After spending a day on the water with three members of the Lake Oconee Striper Club (LOSC), it was obvious this club is all about serving people. In my own summary, these guys and gals get together to celebrate Lake Oconee striper fishing while helping those in the community and teaching one another to become…

Alapaha River Redbreast Record Caught On Video

  On Nov. 5, Craig James, of Waycross, managed to raise the redbreast bar yet again on the Alapaha River, breaking his own previously set record in the process. Craig, who’s a regular freelance contributor to GON, was fishing with his 11-year-old son, Colt, when he hooked into the new record fish. “We haven’t been…

St. Marys Record Redbreast Eats The Swamp Spider

For the second time this year, the St. Marys River redbreast record has been broken. Colt James, 11, of Waycross, was fishing with his dad, GON writer Craig James, on Oct. 9 when he caught what proved to be the new record fish. The catch now makes Colt a GON Lake and River Record holder…

Crews Makes Most Of His Time, Catches Withlacoochee Redbreast Record

On Sept. 1, Jacob Crews, of Waycross, punched the clock at work and headed for the Withlacoochee River near Valdosta. Jacob arrived at the river around 4:30 or so and quickly unloaded his kayak before beginning to fish. “It’s a good little ride from Waycross, probably an hour and a half or so, and I…

Father And Son Set Two Alapaha River Bream Records

It was a September to remember for father-and-son Craig and Colt James, of Waycross. In under 10 days, the pair of anglers managed to catch the GON Lake and River Record redbreast, spotted sunfish and warmouth while fishing the river. “We made our first trip ever over there on the last day of August, and…

News

Consider Donating Deer To Expanding Hunters For The Hungry Program

The Georgia Hunters for The Hungry (GHFTH) program gives hunters a great way to participate in getting venison—the ultimate high-protein, low-fat, organic meat—to those less fortunate. “There are a couple of months left in the deer season; if you’ve filled your freezer, you don’t have to stop hunting. Please consider harvesting a deer for the…

Duncan Dobie Compilation Of Turkey Stories

Duncan Dobie’s new book, “A Thousand Distant Gobbles, Turkey Tales from the Heart,” is just off the press. The book contains eight short stories and eight separate turkey hunting tales that will warm your heart and take you on an unforgettable adventure into the Georgia turkey woods. Seven of the stories have previously appeared in…

The GON Subscription Drive Contest – Help GON!

We need your help, and in return and as extra incentive, we’re giving away a bunch of great stuff, including a $1,700 Bergara rifle. Through Dec. 31 of this year, for each gift subscription to GON that you buy for a family member or friend, you earn a chance in a drawing for some great…

Videos

Monika’s 160-Inch Bow-Buck From Peach County

Monika Stander killed a super 10-point buck in Peach County on Nov. 17, 2024 while bowhunting, and she had her 10-year-old son in the stand with her for the hunt. At about 5:30 p.m., the buck came in on a doe. Monika said the deer were moving in and and out of cover when she…

Outdoor Dream Foundation Hunt In Tattnall County

On Nov. 8-9 , Blake Jeffers of the Guide to Georgia Outdoors YouTube channel hosted the fourth annual Outdoor Dream Foundation hunt on his family farm in Tattnall County. Originally slated for the weekend of Oct. 8, the event was rescheduled due to the recent destruction of Hurricane Helene. “It’s been a mess down here,…

Alapaha River Redbreast Record Caught On Video

  On Nov. 5, Craig James, of Waycross, managed to raise the redbreast bar yet again on the Alapaha River, breaking his own previously set record in the process. Craig, who’s a regular freelance contributor to GON, was fishing with his 11-year-old son, Colt, when he hooked into the new record fish. “We haven’t been…

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November 2024 Issue of GON Magazine

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Archery Weeks Full Of Book Bucks

Come November - Part 4

Trolling For Lake Oconee Striped Bass

Statewide List Of Trappers

Small Lake Profile: Lake Buncombe

Lake Russell Spotted Bass Fest

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